Re-Opening Our Campus: ספר בית ם ל זרי חו
A roadmap to making it happen with proper safety and education.
Mission Statement Through the light of Torah and academic excellence the Hebrew Academy inspires each and every child to improve the world.
חוזרים לבית ספר Our goal is to be in the building at the end of August.
Hebrew Academy plans to RE-OPEN and populate our campus while taking every safety precaution and providing academic excellence for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE For those unable to attend school for health or other reasons, HA plans to equip classrooms with the highest technology possible and with the level of education they are accustomed to.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & WELL BEING
OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
COVID-19 PLANNING COMMITTEE
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNICTAION
EDUCATION
TASK FORCE: SAFETY & EDUCATION Four different committees all focused on two main areas.
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2 3 Health, Safety, and Well Being Committee Monitoring evolving guidelines (Federal, State, etc.) Establishing protocols and guidelines Screening & Security Cleaning and sanitization
Education Committee Deployment of new technology for multiple learning models Enriching teaching and learning under “new normal� Identifying and responding to academic Covid-slide Increased professional development
Communication and Partnership Committee Regular communication with all stakeholders Hygiene Training: Faculty, Student, Parent Staff Training for New Opening Rules
Business, Operations, and Logistics Committee Spacial design for optimal program Stockpile supplies Installation of new equipment
*Subject to change based on updated guidelines for our school
S A F E T Y
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS Testing and/or screening for students, faculty, and staff.
Masks will be encouraged to use throughout our campus by students and staff.
Constant sanitization and sterilization across campus and several hand hygiene stations throughout campus.
Warrior Athletics season will be determined by the School based on Florida High School Athletic Association guidelines.
Personal Protective Equipment for all staff and students.
Regularly update parents, students, faculty and staff with emails on new school policies and procedures.
Implement institutional social distancing.
Monitor student and faculty absenteeism closely, as absenteeism may bean early warning system of larger health concerns.
Outfitting our classrooms with the proper technology to aid virtual and in person learning.
Putting up educational signage around campus about the importance of social distancing, personal hygiene, etc.
Exploring different alternatives for lunch time, including classroom lunches or rethinking outdoor areas.
New procedures for arrival and dismissal to help prevent crowding and maintain social distance rules.
Limiting nonessential visitors to campus and programs, with few exceptions.
Conduct faculty and staff trainings for all of the above and regular meetings on COVID-19 updates. *Subject to change based on updated guidelines for our school
E D U C A T I O N MAINTAINING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
These five pillars are more important than ever - they cannot be replicated in such an integrated and thoughtful way in any other program. For the 2020-2021 Academic year, we are strengthening all five areas!
LIGHT OF TORAH & ISRAEL
Torah has been the only constant that has led to our survival through challenging times. our eternal anchor in times of uncertainty
CHARACTER & MIDDOT
More than ever, our children need to be part of a community that focuses on helping each student thrive beyond academics , socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We aim to further strengthen our Social-Emotional learning.
BLENDED & PERSONALIZED LEARNING
While we are proud to say that we achieved the success that we did with virtual school as a result of our past investment in Blended Learning, we will take that much further in the coming year.
INNOVATORS LEADERS & ENTREPRENEURS More than ever, the world needs future leaders, problem-solvers and innovators.
STEAM
Continue to strengthen STEM, robotics, and computer programming.
BLENDED AND HYBRID LEARNING 2.0 IMPROVEMENTS
Extensive training for staff
More small group instruction, especially in lower grades
More family check-ins
Better streamlining of technology platforms
Instructional flexibility and technology for all scenarios